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Postpartum Challenges:
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 By Tiffany Howsam, MFT
I remember when one of my best friends told me that she had suffered from postpartum depression (PPD) after having her first child. She didn't tell me this until several years later. I had no idea she was suffering. It wasn't until after I had my first child that I felt the weight of her experience. Although I felt ready to be a mother and felt tremendous love for my baby, the transition to motherhood was difficult enough without the burden of anxiety and or depression. I knew then that I wanted to help women and families adjust to life with a baby. What could be more important than the health of moms and babies! For this reason, I'm very happy to announce that I will be leading a new support group at The Pump Station™ to help moms with these challenges.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I focused my private practice on pregnancy and postpartum related issues. I attended conferences, professional trainings and read all that I could about postpartum depression and anxiety. What surprised me most was learning that Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is the number one complication of childbirth, yet no one was talking about it!
At the time, there wasn't a lot of media exposure and there was still a lot of shame and judgment around PPD. About a year later, Brooke Shields came out with her memoir, " Down Came the Rain," an excellent book describing her experience with Postpartum Depression. She really normalized the experience so many moms have gone through but weren't able to talk about. Her book opened the door for moms to be able to discuss difficult feelings related to being a mother; the book let moms know that they are not alone and there is help. What I find so inspiring is that she had the courage to ask for help, she recovered, and she went on to have another child despite her traumatic experiences. Read more...
8-Week Group runs 7/18 - 9/19 in our Santa Monica location. Thursdays from 12:45pm - 2:15pm
For moms with babies o-12 months old. or call 310-998-1981. |
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| Mommy/Parent & Me Groups | | 
Group Openings in
Santa Monica:
Postpartum Challenges Support Group
with Tiffany Howsam, MFT
For moms with babies
0 - 12 months old
Session runs 7/18 - 9/19
Thursdays from
12:45pm- 2:15pm
M&M Group
Jenna Laski, MA, MFTI
Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:30pm
For babies born April - May 2013
Sessions runs 7/10 - 8/28
Jill Rosenberg, LCSW
Tuesdays from 9:30am - 10:45am
For babies born June - September 2012
Session runs 6/25 - 8/13
Group Openings in Hollywood:
9-week Special!
Elyse Eberstein, CLE, MSW
Thursdays at 9:15am
For babies born March - April 2013
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| Essential Prenatal Classes Held at All Locations | | |
with Elaine Stuart, BA, ICCE in Westlake Village
with Michelle Leclaire O'Neill, PhD, RN, at Temescal Gateway Park Conference Center in Pacific Palisades
Introduction to Breastfeeding
with Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC, Wendy Haldeman, MN, RN, IBCLC, Elizabeth Olsheim, MSED, LE or Jesse Zilberstein, IBCLC, MPA - June 19th in Santa Monica
- June 27th in Westlake Village
- June 27th at Rosie Pope Maternity - Santa Monica
- July 2nd in Hollywood
- July 17th in Santa Monica
- July 24th in Santa Monica
- July 24th in Westlake Village
Breastfeeding Multiples
with Kelli Venaas, RN, CLE
- June 23rd in Hollywood, 12-3pm
with Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC, Elizabeth Olsheim, MSED, LE or Jesse Zilberstein, IBCLC, MPA
- June 15th in Westlake Village - 1-5pm One-session class
- June 18th & 25th in Hollywood
- July 11th & 18th in Westlake Village
- July 23rd & 30th in Hollywood
- July 25th & August 1st at Rosie Pope Maternity - Santa Monica
with Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC - July 13th
- August 17th
- September 21st
- June 25th in Santa Monica
with our Lactation Staff.
No appointment necessary. Come while still pregnant and it's free! 1st class after having your baby is free.
- Santa Monica: Tuesdays at 1pm for 0-4 month old babies
- Hollywood: Tuesdays at 1pm for 0-4 month old babies
- Westlake: Mondays at 1pm for 0-4 month old babies and
- Wednesdays at 1pm for 4-8 month old babies
Sling Clincs - FREE!
with our Lactation Staff. Try on our sample carriers to determine which carrier is right for you! No appointment necessary. Contact your desired location for current schedule. Also offered at Berlin Wellness Group - OC. Bring dad and/or your nanny before or after baby arrives!
Pediatric CPR & Home Safety
with Richard Pass, RN, BS and founder of Save a Little Life
at Rosie Pope Maternity - Santa Monica
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at The Pump Station
Locations | | |
In Santa Monica:
- June 23rd: 11am - 5pm
- July 5th: 10am - 4pm
- July 28th: 11am - 5pm
- August 10th: 10am - 4pm
- August 25th: 11am - 5pm
In Hollywood:
- June 27th: 10am - 4pm
- July 23rd: 10am - 4pm
- August 26th: 10am - 4pm
In Westlake Village:
- June 17th: 10am - 3pm
- July 11th: 10am - 3pm
- August 5th: 10am - 3pm
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Q: We are about to make an offer to a nanny for the first time. What are the benefits of creating a work agreement or contract to officiate the offer?
A: Creating a formal work agreement or contract is highly recommended when making an offer to a new nanny. Nannies often go unrecognized as professional employees since they are caring for children in a private home; however, a work agreement sets professional standards upfront, which can save you grief in the long run. The work agreement between you and your nanny should include sections such as schedule (hours and days), pay, vacation/sick days, holidays, gas and expense reimbursement, travel pay, and your expectations of how the termination process should be handled on either side if it ever came to that. Creating this agreement will allow you and your nanny to set boundaries and expectations at the beginning of your relationship and can always be referred to if a problem arises. Should you ever renegotiate your nanny's terms, make sure to update your work agreement!
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